A nurse with community-health nursing experience provides monthly blood pressure checks for members of her religious group. This nurse is most likely functioning within which of the following roles?
1. Parish nurse
2. Occupational health nurse
3. Clinic nurse
4. Gerontologic nurse
Parish nurse
Rationale: Parish nursing is a form of community nursing that concentrates on the health care needs of the church and members of the congregation. Many parish nurse programs provide preventive health screenings such as blood pressure checks. Occupational health nurses manage the health of workers and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Clinic nurses are typically found in health care provider practices. Gerontologic nurses provide for the physical and psychosocial needs of the older adult population.
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